The family of Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, the late designer of the Nigerian national flag, has finally laid him to rest after a year-long wait for a promised state funeral that never occurred.
Akinkunmi, who passed away on September 4, 2023, at the age of 87, was expected to be honored with a state funeral by the Federal Government.
Frustrated by the delay, his family decided to proceed with his burial.
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Akinwunmi Akinkunmi, the deceased’s son, noted that the family had been waiting patiently for the government to fulfill its promise and had been incurring daily morgue fees of N2,000.
The burial, funded by the Oyo State Government, took place in Ibadan from Wednesday to Friday.
Born on May 10, 1936, in Ibadan, Akinkunmi is celebrated for designing the Nigerian flag in 1958, for which he received a £100 award.
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Oyo State has called on the Federal Government to appropriately honor Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi.
Acting Governor Barr. Bayo Lawal remarked,“the celebration of the death of an iconic figure like 87year old Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi who designed the Nigerian flag 64years ago at the age of 23 should be a national festival.
“The fact that Pa Akinkunmi belongs to this part of the country does not detract from his recognition as a national hero.”
The Acting governor said this at the funeral service held in honour of the late Icon at the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan.
According to him, Pa Akinkunmi represents the classic example of a national Icon and the Federal Government should not abdicate its duty to give him deserved respect and honour, whether alive or dead.
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